Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola discusses whether we are over-screening for sexually transmitted infections in certain populations and overusing antibiotics for asymptomatic positive cases
Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola recalls a case of congenital syphilis, using it to highlight the importance of syphilis retesting in later pregnancy
Dietitian Sarah Munn discusses diet as an important part of conception for both females and males, and provides practical take-home messages for those planning or trying to conceive
Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola discusses Trichomonas vaginalis infection and treatment, including whether patients can drink alcohol while taking metronidazole
Sexual health specialist Massimo Giola explains the rationale behind the gonorrhoea treatment recommendations outlined in the new Aotearoa New Zealand STI Management Guidelines for use in primary care
With high rates of teenage pregnancy in New Zealand, GP Cathy Stephenson encourages you to embrace any opportunity to discuss safe sex and contraception with your young patients. In this article, she highlights the pros and cons of long-acting reversible contraception
We welcome back infectious disease and sexual health specialist Massimo Giola as a regular contributor in 2022. Starting with chlamydia, each article in this series will cover one topic of interest, present a clinical case and explain the rationale for some of the recommendations in the new Aotearoa New Zealand STI Management Guidelines for use in primary care
GP Cathy Stephenson provides suggestions for working successfully with transgender and non-binary young people, to ensure you don’t add to the barriers they face
GP Cathy Stephenson helps you understand the world of pornography that young people are exposed to, often accidentally, then offers suggestions for discussing this challenging topic and providing support when it is needed
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management